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Odontogenic cutaneous fistulas are abnormal connections between the oral cavity and skin, often mistaken for skin infections. They typically result from dental infections but may also arise from salivary gland issues, tumors, or congenital anomalies. Accurate diagnosis is essential to prevent complications like infection, osteomyelitis, and discomfort.
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March 2025
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
We present the case of a 21-year-old male with a 3-year history of an isolated 1 × 1 cm purulent lesion on the left cheek, on a background of mild acne. Despite topical treatments, the lump persisted, discharging frank pus regularly. Microbiology swabs and an incisional biopsy were unremarkable.
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November 2024
Department of Oral and Dental Pathology, Faculty of Odontology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania.
An odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract is considered an uncommon skin lesion resulting from a dental infection. In most cases of periapical abscesses, the sinus tract emerges intraorally, but rarely may appear on the cutaneous surface. The nonspecific clinical symptoms and diverse appearance of such lesions can lead to misdiagnosis and mistreatment of patients.
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September 2024
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India. Electronic address:
JAMA Dermatol
November 2024
Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
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